I'm going to make my first FSG batch tomorrow (or today, if I'm too impatient) and I have a few questions.

- I don't have tongs lying around now. It's Whitsun today and tomorrow so I can't get them at the moment. Are there any tips as to what I could use instead?
- I didn't get any oils yet, because I figured trying plain FSG first to see what happens and what my hair needs would make sense. Do you agree or should I get some oils etc first?